The District of Columbia Government is carefully monitoring the weather and the potential impacts to our area of Hurricane Joaquin.

Significant rain and wind are expected through Monday, October 4th. 

Visit ready.dc.gov, the District’s centralized website for all updates and alerts regarding Hurricane Joaquin, and continue to monitor local radio and TV stations for updated emergency information. Click HERE for updates on the storm from the National Weather Service.

Prepare your business for Hurricane Joaquin

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Businesses 

Emergency Communication Plan for Businesses 

Online Resources

Resources from the District’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA):

• Review the Hurricane Season Preparedness Guide
• Learn What to Do in a Hurricane
• Learn What to Do in a Flood
• Make an Emergency Go Kit

FEMA Resources

• Ready Business: www.ready.gov/business
• Commuter emergency plan: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/90370
• Family emergency plan: http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/FamEmePlan_2012.pdfSmall Business Administration disaster planning: https://www.sba.gov/content/disaster-planning

Disaster Reporter App: https://www.fema.gov/disaster-reporter